Speech Language Pathologist
Westside Children's Therapy•DeKalb, IL
•$68,000 - $101,500•Onsite
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders: this includes assessment and treatment of language, articulation, voice, pragmatic language, fluency and executive functioning. Based on interest and experience, this may also include evaluation and treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders. The SLP will complete screenings and evaluations, write appropriate treatment plans and formulate functional goals to help the client and their family achieve their goals.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Pass the Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology
- Completion of your Clinical Fellowship Year
- SLP licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois
- Passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population
- Competence with a variety of computer applications
- Competence with Central Reach
- Interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
- Creative mindset for making therapy fun
- Process oriented with strong attention to detail
- Accountability
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
Responsibilities
- Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18
- Create client specific goals focused on effective communication, utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Prepare and complete detailed documentation and records of evaluations and treatments
- Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment
- Based on interest and specialty, may assess, diagnose, treat feeding and swallowing disorders in children
- Serve as a CF Supervisor once every two years
- Maintain a targeted caseload of 25 therapy hours a week
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
